SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

This SDG is oriented towards ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Relevant State Laws and Legislations

Operational Measures on Public Hygiene

The Law No. 18 of 2017 on Public Hygiene aims at regulating public hygiene in Qatar. For example, the law presents regulations related to waste collection and disposal, sanitation in public places, dumping waste and highlights responsibilities of pet owners with regard to public hygiene.

Examples of the responsibilities of municipal authorities with regard to the services provided in the context of public hygiene in the country are addressed in articles 10-11:

QU Internal documents addressing SDG 12*

Third-Party Services/ Minimisation Policies:

• Health & Safety Standard Operating Procedure: Hazardous Waste Disposal (EN)
• Renewable Energy & Conservation Policy (EN | AR)

Ethical Sourcing:

• The Quality Policy of the Procurement and Contracts Department (EN)
• Business Operations Department Policies Handbook (EN)

Waste Disposal:

• Health & Safety Standard Operating Procedure: Hazardous Waste Disposal (EN)
• Qatar University Zero-Waste Action Plan 2020 – 2025 (EN)
• Zero Waste Policy (EN)

* The list is not exhaustive